Sangiovese/Nielluccio - Winr from Corsica




In France, while some producers in the Languedoc are now experimenting with the variety, Sangiovese has a long history on the island of Corsica where it is known as Nielluccio. The grape was likely brought to the island sometime between 14th and 18th century when it was ruled by the Republic of Genoa. Here it is often blended with Sciaccarello and is a permitted grape in several Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC)s, most notable in Patrimonio, where it is used for both red and rosé wine production. In 2008, there were 1,319 hectares (3,260 acres) of Sangiovese/Nielluccio on Corsica. Source: Wikipedia

Cropped version of Sangiovese grapes on the vine
Cropped version of Sangiovese grapes on the vine (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


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